Needle & Thread — Local services in Highland Township

This is one of the few stores left within an hour's drive that has good garment sewing fabrics at good prices. There are lots of wools and cottons, a few silks and brocades, and quilting fabric. I was looking for a lightweight lining cotton and instead of showing me the usual one bolt, they have a whole shelf of different weights, weaves, colors and prices. I like the staff a lot. They aren't all gushy and fakey like most small shop staff, but will show a genuine interest if you ask for help. The older (my apologies) lady even went in the back to haul out a bolt of wool in the color I wanted - a bolt I could never have lifted! Such a pity that this kind of store used to be in every town, and now they are diamonds...

We stopped in on a trip to Gettysburg and we're thrilled with our visit. Darlene and Herman are wonderful people and the store is a treasure trove of hard to find fabrics at fair prices. The highlight of my visit was finding high quality black watch plaid flannel to make a new robe to replace one I had completely worn out. They had beautiful historical fabrics, buttons and trims and a nice collection of quilting fabric. So nice that I spent over $150 in 2 trips. Don't miss this place is you appreciate high quality fabrics at...

Outstanding selection of general and historical textiles. Although internationally known and respected for their historical goods they also cater very well to the general needs of the local sewing, craft and quilt patrons. The owner, Darlene, is very knowledgable about textiles, positive, helpful and cheerful. She has bent over backwards to provide the living history community with period correct linens, wools, cottons, silk materials, trims and even worsted laces. For the 18th and 19th century goods, this shop...